CDF Gen Muhoozi Hosts Independence Parade Commanders to Luncheon

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted a luncheon at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters to appreciate the participants of the Independence Day Parade.
 
The event brought together participants from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Police Force (UPF), Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), led by overall parade Commander, Col Deo Akiiki.
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Gen Kainerugaba expressed gratitude to the participants for their excellent execution of drills and emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards through continuous improvement via unit drills and competitions.
 
Gen Kainerugaba, also the Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, highlighted the significance of parades in showcasing discipline and military capabilities. He noted that a well-executed parade demonstrates the effectiveness of a force.
 
The luncheon was attended by senior officers, including Commander of SFC, Maj Gen BD Mugisha, Chief of Staff SFC, Brig Paul Namawa, and Deputy Chief Defence Intelligence and Security, Brig Abdul Rugumayo.
 
At the 62nd Independence Celebrations, President Yoweri Museveni commended Gen Kainerugaba and the UPDF for streamlining the parade, observing that it was more organized than in previous years.